Butterfield 9

Presenting modern American cuisine, Butterfield 9 is a popular restaurant in the heart of Washington, DC. Open for lunch and dinner service, Butterfield 9 offers menu items like poached Artic char, Amish goat, wild Alaska halibut and poached lamb loin. A vegetarian tasting menu is also available.

Butterfield 9 (the name was inspired by a New York City telephone exchange in a Thin Man movie) is a shining example of how owner, chef and designer have pooled their talents for one hot place. It’s done up in subtle shades of the palest salmon and cozy gray and, amidst its minimalist décor, features almost-large-as-life black-and-white photographs of chic models. The setting aside, what...

This remains a favorite restaurant of my husband, and he eats at fine establishments nearly every day. On a splendid day in May, Jim selected a lunch entree of jumbo shrimp and softshell crab in a Niçoise sauce with baby arugula and young herb salad, and declared it delicious. Popular winter menu items have included an appetizer of chipotle marinated Eastern Shore grilled quail and a main...

The Scene
Blonde wood and swanky banquettes set the sophisticated scene at Butterfield 9, located in the old Garfinkel's department store building near Metro Center. The service is...

The newest establishment on McPherson Square’s growing fine dining strip, Butterfield 9 has built a word-of-mouth reputation and is quickly becoming the preeminent destination for before and after theater diners. The three-level space portrays a casual elegance: The décor is upscale, but the vibe is far from stuffy. Unfortunately, like many trendy restaurants, the tables are packed closely...